Soho’s Top Gay-Friendly Restaurants

Jackie guides you through the top Gay-Friendly restaurants in most vibrant gay community in UK.

The UK now has a LGBTQ population of over one million, but the most vibrant gay community has been centred in Soho since the 18th Century. If you’re visiting London, then a trip to the gay village at Soho has to be top your to to do list. In particular, having dinner in one of the gay-friendly restaurants here is one of the best ways to start an unforgettable night out in London’s most tolerant and welcoming district. Below are just three spots that people identifying as LGBTQ have consistently rated as offering a great selection of food and unbeatable atmosphere, but explore the area yourself for even more amazing gay-friendly options.

Balans Soho Society for Too Much of a Good Thing

Describing their philosophy as “too much of a good thing is a good thing,” Balans Soho Society is the place for people who just can’t get enough. With food served all day and night, you can rock up to this Soho cafe just knowing you can order a delicious burger and chips. There’s  steak for those big occasions or brunch if you’re just having a casual meet up with friends. In any case, you can be certain that you will be welcome here with your partner for a fine wine and dining session.

Blade for Live Jazz, a Haircut and a Coffee

This might sound strange, but one of the best cafes in Soho’s Gay Village is actually a barbershop. Blade is London’s premier gay-friendly hairdressers, but it is also so much more. It is an experience. People come here for the live jazz concerts that get the whole place dancing, plus a coffee and a cake from the in store cafe. Once you are done partying and socialising, you will head out into London Town looking fresher than ever, meaning you are ready to hit the world famous bars and clubs of Soho.

Mildreds for Vegetarian Food
London is known as one of the most vegetarian friendly cities, so if you are both gay and a herbivore, then the area around Soho has plenty of options. One of the most highly rated is Mildreds. Also serving plenty of vegan options, this restaurant is located in an 18th Century townhouse. The atmosphere is described as both relaxed and lively, with a large LGBTQ customer base. Come to Mildreds for the delicious food, but stay for the incredible people you will meet.

When it comes to gay-friendly fine dining, nowhere gives you more options than Soho in London. Here, you will feel safe and able to relax and really enjoy yourself on a day out in the UK’s capital city. You could check out Balans Soho Society for exquisitely made dishes and a social atmosphere or try something different with a quick breakfast or brunch at Blade. If you require a vegan or vegetarian option, then Mildreds is one of many spots that is welcoming to the gay community, wherever in the world they come from.